Quickie (sexual act)

For other uses, see Quickie (disambiguation).

A quickie is sexual intercourse that individuals engage in when the time available is minimal. It can arise from a spontaneous sexual desire by the parties involved or be a regular or planned arrangement.

Quickies often do not provide much time for stimulation or the removal of clothing.

Description

Because of the limit on available time during quickies, foreplay might be skipped and women may not have enough time to lubricate naturally.^[1] In a planned encounter, the partners may dress in a manner that reduces the time needed for undressing. For example, a woman may wear a wide skirt or a front closing dress and open crotch lingerie, thongs to be pushed aside or no underwear, especially pantyhose. A man may dispense with a jacket and belt. A quickie between a heterosexual couple may generally satisfy only the man's sexual desire.^[2]

Quickies may solve unequal sexual desire in a relationship; however, if they become the only form of sex, with only men getting sexual satisfaction, the relationship may suffer.^[2] Author and psychologist Joel Block has suggested that the quickie is a necessary part of a relationship and suggests practical ways for both partners to enjoy the experience.^[3]